Intern, Corporate Partnership Strategy

Position Type: Internship
Category: Corporate Partnerships

Description

Earn college credit while gaining hands-on experience in corporate sponsorship strategy with the Oklahoma City Thunder! The Corporate Partnerships team is seeking an intern to support sponsorship asset development and brand strategy initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a professional sports environment while gaining exposure to partnership operations and strategic brand collaboration.

Summer internships begin June 8, 2026 and end on July 31, 2026. This program provides meaningful, real-world experience within a professional sports organization, along with supplemental professional development opportunities such as resume reviews and curated enrichment events designed to support your career growth.

In this role you will:

• Research emerging trends and categories in sports partnerships and summarize industry best practices
• Assist in the reporting process of partnership data and insights
• Work closely with Corporate Partnership sales team to develop prospect and client materials that support partnership presentations
• Assist with preparing proposals and presentation materials as part of the corporate partnerships sales process
• Analyze third-party and internal research to help build category reports identifying local, regional, national, and global brands to support the team
• Organize and maintain relevant partner and audience data
• Participate in department brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas for comprehensive marketing platforms
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Presently enrolled in an accredited college or university with junior or senior standing and eligible to receive academic credit for the internship
• Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel
• Experience with PowerPoint or Adobe Photoshop preferred
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Professional demeanor with a positive, solutions-oriented approach
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Additional details:

This is a part-time, hourly internship reporting to the Director, Partnership Strategy. Work location will be the Thunder corporate office located at Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City. Work schedule will include 20-29 hours per week, with approximately 80% of hours occurring during standard office hours and 20% supporting game nights or events. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required for occasional local travel. Physical requirements will include lifting to up to 25 pounds and occasionally working in-arena in an environment that may include loud noise and flashing lights.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion, and we know that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company! As an Equal Opportunity Employer we consider applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We also consider applicants regardless of past legal system involvement, considering the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. We are committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through our culture of RAVE – Respect and Value Everyone.